Company Earnings Update 2 minutesRegister for Free AccessPrimark (LSE: ABF) 1Q17 Trading Update: “Good” UK Comps While Germany and the Netherlands Disappoint Coresight Research January 13, 2017 Executive Summary Primark’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), reported its 1Q17 trading statement for the 16 weeks ended January 7, 2016. This report will focus only on Primark, ABF’s retail segment. At constant currency, Primark’s sales grew by 11% during the period and by 12% on a comparable-week basis. As reported, sales grew by 22% during the period and by 23% on a comparable-week basis. UK comps for the period were “good”, but were not disclosed. In Germany and the Netherlands, comps declined due to a rapid increase in selling space. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear RetailingWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 40: UK Store Closures Surpass 1,000Global Fast Fashion: Market Poised for Strong Growth, but Sustainability Challenges RemainShoptalk Europe 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Role of Key Technologies and Channels in the Future of Retail—Autonomous Stores, Generative AI, Retail Media and More